Supply & Logistics Officer

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• Preparation of the procurement and logistics work plans; assist in determining priorities/targets and performance measurements and monitoring work progress to ensure that results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards.
• Coordination with the Supply Team in JCO, SOP, RO and SD, ensure knowledge sharing and updates on the Supply Chain with the team of Supply and Logistics
• In consultation with supervisor, ensure establishment and maintenance of operational capacity to handle JCO’s supply chains and other goods routed in-transit via Jordan, including contracting of third-party services if applicable (e.g. customs clearance, warehousing, transport, distribution) Supply Chain service delivery and emergency response

• In consultation with supervisor, provide inputs to the emergency supply plan, on supply requirements. Participate in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the supply chain operations, including establishment of performance indicators, and assessment of fit for purpose of products and services.
• Monitor and review supply spend, and draft procurement strategies based on category management in order to focus on strategic, essential supplies and services that contribute to results for children and support the establishment of long-term agreements (LTAs) where relevant. Maintain highest level of integrity, ethical standards, and accountability in the procurement of goods, contracting of services and logistics
• Monitor progress of offshore and/or regional procurement and take action to ensure timely customs clearance of supplies entering the country. Maintain appropriate warehousing, inventory management and in-country transport in support of the country programme implementation. Keep stakeholders/partners informed on the progress. Implement appropriate vendor management practices e.g. supply performance reviews.
• Analyze supply dashboards, implementation rates of key performance indicators and supply information/data from various systems and conduct root cause analysis of supply chain bottlenecks and challenges, with a view to drive improvements and ensure efficient and effective supply chains for children.
• Participate in the development of an emergency supply & logistics strategy based on risk assessment analysis and Programme assumptions. 
• Build strong working relations with Regional Supply Staff, SOP staff, as well as Supply Division or any office within the region that requires coordination to align with global and regional approaches and initiatives in supply chain management

• Prepare supply documentation to facilitate input to donor dialogue, and support development of supply components of proposals to donors including budgeting and use of innovative financing mechanisms for supplies, services and construction works.
• Participate in events/meetings that build partnerships and collaborative relations with Government, UN organizations and bilateral counterparts in supply and logistics activities including harmonized and collaborative procurement.

• Provide input to promoting of supply chain strengthening and change management initiatives with governments and partners, to ensure efficient and effective supply chains for children.
• Provide input to capacity development initiatives in the area of supply chains for children, in close collaboration with supervisor and programme colleagues. Support supply components of health systems strengthening as might be relevant in the country context.
• Prepare relevant supply reports to facilitate advisory support to Governments/national systems in defining and determining supply solutions for children, such as use of procurement services; supply financing solutions; local market development; private sector engagement.

• Contribute to pilots and support the actual roll-out of new products and services, in close collaboration with supervisor, the RO and SD.
• Support initiatives for promote critical thinking, innovative approaches, and good practices on supply chain management within the organization as well as with externals to ensure effective and efficient supply chains for children.
• Further to analysis of supply spend and related procurement strategies, support initiatives to ensure local market development where relevant.

• A university degree is required in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health or related social science field.
• Experiance:A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in supply, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration and/or other directly related technical fields is required.Understanding of development and humanitarian work. Emergency experience an advantage.Health supply chain management experience an advantage.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.

• Fluency in both Arabic and English is required.

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